Estrane

Chemical compound

Estrane is a C18 steroid derivative, with a gonane core.

Estrenes are estrane derivatives that contain a double bond, with an example being nandrolone.^[2] Estratrienes (estrins) are estrane derivatives that contain three double bonds, for instance estrin (estra-1,3,5(10)-triene). A class of female sex hormones, estrogens, such as estradiol, estrone, and estriol are estratrienes.

See also

• Androstane
• Pregnane

References

1. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (2014). Nomenclature of Organic Chemistry: IUPAC Recommendations and Preferred Names 2013. The Royal Society of Chemistry. p. 1529. doi:10.1039/9781849733069. ISBN 978-0-85404-182-4.
2. Estrenes at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)